Chapter 23

James knew that Thea cared about her family’s opinion the most.

Over the past ten years, she had been looked down upon. She desperately wished for her family’s acknowledgment and approval.

“Thea, do you want to go back?”

Thea nodded lightly. “Yes.”

James looked at Howard and his family, still standing at the entrance. Mildly, he said, “Thea will return under one condition. Kneel and beg her to.”

“James…” Tommy got angry at once, a vein pulsing on his face. “You have no authority in the family. Thea didn’t even say anything. Who are you to make these demands?”

James said, “If you won’t kneel, have Lex come personally. Otherwise, she won’t be returning.”

Thea pulled on James’ sleeve gently, telling him to stop talking. They were a family after all, and she did not want things to be awkward.

“Thea, you’re too softhearted. Since they’re at your mercy, they’d grant all your requests.”

“R-really?”

“Of course! Think about it. With Celestial terminating the partnership, it’s their lo